February 22, 2019
Department of Psychiatry Opens New Adult Partial Hospitalization Program
Program offers a level of care between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment
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February 8, 2019
Fewer Deaths Seen Among Young Adults Who Got Extra Adult Support as Suicidal Teens
New study suggests long-term impacts of Youth-Nominated Support Team approach
January 16, 2019
Chance of Depression in New Doctors Depends on Where They Train
Survey of first-year internal medicine residents shows those in programs with longer hours, less faculty mentoring & more research focus had higher depression scores
January 9, 2019
How U.S. Children and Teens Die: Study Reveals the Widespread and Persistent Role of Firearms
Firearms have been the No. 2 cause of death for at least 17 years, even as prevention efforts have cut the death rate in half from motor vehicle accidents, the No. 1 cause.
January 9, 2019
More than half of people taking cannabis for chronic pain report driving while high
New study finds worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles
January 7, 2019
Opioids Fueled a Doubling of Suicides and Overdoses in the U.S.
Turning the tide demands improvements to pain care, mental health care and medication-assisted opioid addiction care, researchers say
December 17, 2018
Higher average potency cannabis may increase risk for first disorder symptom
Recreational cannabis is legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C., but regulations regarding potency do not exist. The results of a new study may prompt states to reconsider.
December 12, 2018
What more could we do to prevent veteran suicides? Survey reveals clues
Most veterans in VA mental health care approve of voluntary programs to reduce gun access during high-risk periods, including screening by clinicians and more intensive measures
December 4, 2018
Study Offers Free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Young People with Anxiety
Treating children with anxiety at the onset of symptoms can prevent substance use, school dropouts and suicide attempts. A new study being conducted by experts within the Department of Psychiatry seeks young participants.
November 29, 2018
Stuck in a Loop of ‘Wrongness’: Brain Study Shows Roots of OCD
By studying hundreds of brain scans, Department of Psychiatry researchers identify abnormalities common to people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
November 20, 2018
Does Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’ Influence Teen Suicide? Survey Asks At-Risk Youths
Half of suicidal adolescent show viewers in a hospital sample say the controversial television series contributed to their suicide risk, a new report finds
October 17, 2018
Fogarty Center Sends U-M Psychiatry Fellows to Ghana for Mental Health Research
A few months into their yearlong research projects in Ghana, U-M Medical School Psychiatry Fellows Heidi Burns, M.D., and Nakita Natala, M.D., are feeling right at home and moving forward with their respective studies.
September 24, 2018
Physicians, Public Speech and Politics: Attend the 23rd Annual Department of Psychiatry Waggoner Lecture on November 7
Please join the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry for the 23 rd Annual Waggoner Lecture on Ethics & Values in Medicine.
September 10, 2018
1 in 4 older adults prescribed a benzodiazepine goes on to risky long-term use, study finds
Researchers call for clinicians & patients to ‘begin with the end in mind’ with sedatives like Valium or Xanax for anxiety, sleep issues & more
September 7, 2018
Addiction Center Helps Individuals Get on the Road to Recovery
In honor of National Recovery Month, learn more about the Addiction Center — and the valuable team members who help carry out its mission.
August 7, 2018
For children with anxiety, life can be scary. Camp Kid Power is here to help.
Youngsters with anxiety can find it challenging to enjoy activities like summer camp.
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August 2, 2018
World experts target guidance on managing dementia symptoms
New research which brings together the views of the world’s leading experts has concluded that non-drug approaches should be prioritized in treating agitation in people with Alzheimer’s Disease.
July 13, 2018
Signs and Symptoms of Addiction in Medical Professionals
Licensed medical professionals face just as much risk of a substance use disorder as the general population, and they have a higher likelihood of opioid misuse, says an addiction expert.
June 14, 2018
Debra Pinals, M.D., Joins National Commission on Correctional Health Care Board
The NCCHC board of directors welcomes Debra A. Pinals, M.D., to its board of directors as the liaison of the American Psychiatric Association.
June 14, 2018
One Patient’s Mission to Shatter Psych Ward Stigmas
A range of treatments, including inpatient stays, helped a young woman regain control of her life. By sharing her experience, she hopes to reach others in need.
